A MOTOR business is sponsoring Northwich Festival's main marquee and offering a car to test the strength of the event strongmen.

Oakmere Motor Group, in Manchester Road, has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Northwich Rugby Club.

It will display a range of cars during the four-day event, from Friday, August 22, to Monday, August 25, as well as including one in the Northwich Strongmen event on Monday.

Jonathan Jarratt, managing director of Oakmere Motor Group, said: "We are delighted to join with such a forward thinking club as Northwich RFC and to support their sporting ambitions as well as their activities in the community and with the Northwich Festival 2014."

Warren Davies, Northwich Festival and club sponsorship secretary, said: "We welcome Oakmere Motor Group into our strong family of sponsors; it promises to be a fruitful relationship.

"We particularly welcome their proactive approach and willingness to take part in our events throughout the forthcoming season, including car displays at our pre-match luncheons."